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kenners

Member Since: 26 Feb 2015
Location: stoke
Posts: 20

1988 speaker location/options

Could anyone recommend where to put speakers in a 1988 90? There is a hole bottom off side but it's too shallow for a speaker and only one. There were some mounted straight onto behind seats in their own frame but these are very old and not great. I have a pioneer mechless unit arriving any day now. Any ideas? [/i]

29th Dec 2016 3:43pm

Martin
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Member Since: 02 Apr 2007
Location: Hook Norton
Posts: 6605

2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Montalcino Red

Under the dash, bottom corners using the spacer rings the factory used (they are cheap).

AMR3840 - £2.66 each plus VAT at full price from Land Rover

1988 90 Td5 NAS soft top

2015 D90 XS SW

29th Dec 2016 5:09pm

shaggydog

Member Since: 12 Aug 2012
Location: Kent
Posts: 3347

1991 Defender 110 200 Tdi USW Arles Blue

You can fit more modern speakers there you just need a spacer ring.

I made one out of a piece of Mdf cut into a ring and painted black. Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197

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29th Dec 2016 5:12pm

shaggydog

Member Since: 12 Aug 2012
Location: Kent
Posts: 3347

Quote:
Under the dash, bottom corners using the spacer rings the factory used (they are cheap).

AMR3840 - £2.66 each plus VAT at full price from Land Rover

No way!!!!

Upgrading those when I get my truck back

Thanks Martin

Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197

Self confessed mileage hunter

29th Dec 2016 5:14pm

kenners

Member Since: 26 Feb 2015
Location: stoke
Posts: 20

Martin wrote:
Under the dash, bottom corners using the spacer rings the factory used (they are cheap).

AMR3840 - £2.66 each plus VAT at full price from Land Rover

Great thanks for that I'll get them sorted now.

29th Dec 2016 6:09pm

CDN38

Member Since: 14 Nov 2014
Location: Courtenay, BC
Posts: 729

Above the rear quarter windows is a good spot for speakers.

I fit in a pair of 6 1/2" focal with this kit.

Click image to enlarge

Click image to enlarge it's a Landrover thing...

my renovation thread:
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic40792.html

29th Dec 2016 7:53pm

Profyaffle

Member Since: 03 Oct 2016
Location: N Yorks
Posts: 527

Hi Kenners..
I've been thinking of the mechless unit. Please Can you let me know which model you went for and what you think when you get it in?
Currently I don't have any radio or speakers in my 90 but I'm thinking of using the Mud speaker housings that fit in the back across where the panels are to get into the wiring for the lights.
Nice install there CDN

30th Dec 2016 12:04pm

Procta

Member Since: 03 Dec 2016
Location: Sunderland
Posts: 5165

CDN38, where did you get that panel for the rear speakers? i am toying with that idea, plus it will be easier to run speaker wires there due to my fronts been in the roof liner. Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back

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30th Dec 2016 11:16pm

kenners

Member Since: 26 Feb 2015
Location: stoke
Posts: 20

drivers side hole

I take it I just need to cut a hole on the drivers side? as there is only one on the passenger side?

31st Dec 2016 8:01am

kenners

Member Since: 26 Feb 2015
Location: stoke
Posts: 20

Profyaffle wrote:
Hi Kenners..
I've been thinking of the mechless unit. Please Can you let me know which model you went for and what you think when you get it in?
Currently I don't have any radio or speakers in my 90 but I'm thinking of using the Mud speaker housings that fit in the back across where the panels are to get into the wiring for the lights.
Nice install there CDN

I have ordered pioneer mvh-160ui ill let you know once its in, I hadn't seen those mudstuff speakers might be tempted with those instead. I have some front speakers from when I bought the landy 2 years ago that im toying with putting in the front with the spacers.

31st Dec 2016 8:04am

mk1collector

Member Since: 17 Sep 2009
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 6769

Procta wrote:
CDN38, where did you get that panel for the rear speakers? i am toying with that idea, plus it will be easier to run speaker wires there due to my fronts been in the roof liner.

He makes them and sells them

pm him if you want one. Ray
My build thread
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic17615.html

31st Dec 2016 8:56am

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